Anna Elton, PhD, LMFT
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Education
- PhD., Clinical Sexology, Modern Sex Therapy Institutes
- MS, Marriage and Family Therapy, University of Massachusetts, Boston
- BS, Psychology, University of Massachusetts, Boston
Professional Achievements
- Host of Life, Love, Etc., a bi-weekly relationship show
- Contributing writer for Psychology Today
- Speaker at national and international conferences including IFTA World Family Therapy Congress
- Author of The Formula of Desire focusing on relationships and emotional wellness
- Recognized as one of 40 under 40’ and awarded Top LMFT in 2021 by the International Association of Top Professionals
Certifications & Organizations
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
- Certified Clinical Sexologist
- Certified TF-CBT/DBT Professional
- Member: AAMFT, IFTA, IAMFC
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Co-authored Articles (18)
How to Handle a Cross Dressing Husband
Maintaining a marriage when your husband wears women’s clothingWhen your husband tells you that he cross dresses, it can be disconcerting. You probably have never pictured your husband wearing women’s clothing or put...
How to
Tell if Your Teenager Is Having Sex
With the advances in technology and media, teenagers are bombarded with sexual content and may be more inclined to engage in sexual activity. This, combined with their typical privacy and moodiness, makes it difficult as...
How to Handle a Busy Boyfriend
Guidance on dealing with anxiety when your boyfriend is busyDo you wish your boyfriend had more time to spend with you? If your beau always seems to be busy with work, school, or other obligations, it can put a strain on...
How to Help a Depressed Friend
Everything you need to know to support & comfort a friend who is struggling with depressionDepression is a serious medical condition that affects many people. If you have a friend who is suffering from depression and you...
How to Tell if an Introverted Girl Likes You
An introverted girl may be more quiet and maybe even shy, but she’s caught your eye. She’d rather spend the weekend at home curled up in her pjs, watching a good movie, and eating pizza—what’s not to like about ...
How to
Respond when You Find Out Your Girlfriend has Another Boyfriend
Finding out your girlfriend has another boyfriend can be incredibly hurtful and painful. It’s not easy to find out that the one you want to be with wants to be with someone else (even if they ''also'' want to be with y...
A Guide to Platonic Marriage: Meaning, Advantages & More
Is tying the knot with your best friend the right choice for you?A platonic marriage is typically when two friends who aren’t sexually or romantically involved decide to get married to each other. Platonic marriages ar...
How to
Get Adult Kids to Pay Their Share
Not quite ready to push your adult fledglings out of the nest yet but getting fed up with their lack of contributions to the household budget? This article will provide you with some ideas on what to do to make the budge...
How to
Deal with Secret Enemies
Have you been dealing with a secret enemy and don’t know what to do anymore? Are you tired of all the stress and anger that your secret enemy has caused you? Don’t waste any more of your time and energy: with the hel...
How to
Enjoy a Lazy Day
We’ve all had those days where we just don’t feel like doing anything. You’ve been working hard all week, you haven’t gotten enough sleep and the more you tack onto you “to-do” list, the more your motivation ...
How to Know Who Your Secret Admirer Is: Clues to Look For
Understand the meaning of any messages left by a secret admirerWho is your secret admirer? It can be hard to tell who's been secretly sending you gifts or romantic messages, especially when they don't want you to find ou...
How to
Enjoy New Year's Eve at Home With Your Family
Spending New Year's Eve with at home with your family can be a fantastic opportunity to bond, have fun together, and bring in the New Year with your loved ones. With all the possibilities for fun food, drinks, games and ...
How to
Cope With Post Holiday Syndrome
After spending a wonderful holiday over the Christmas and New Year period, some people feel blue and find that it's difficult to function normally in their daily rhythm. As defined by the DSM IV, holiday blues, holiday d...
How to
Date a Workaholic
There are those of us who cringe at the idea of working weekends, and there are those who thrive in it. When the two worlds collide, the dating can be rocky, with both parties feeling dissatisfied. It is possible to dat...
How to
Ask a Boyfriend out on a Date
It's your turn to decide what to do and where to go on the next date. Yet, if you feel a little worried that he might not like your suggestion, or you simply lack any ideas at all about where to suggest you both go, this...
How to
Prepare to Return to School After an Extended Break
Many schools offer long vacations between semesters and around holidays. But returning to school after an extended break can leave you filled with dread and anxiety. You're only going back to school - why is it so hard? ...
How to
Get Yourself Into the Christmas Spirit
When you grow older, family pressures, work commitments, loneliness, or other things can make you to lose the wondrous spirit of Christmas. When money is tight and time is as well, you can end up feeling disappointed, sa...
How to
Get Into the Spirit of Christmas when You Don't Feel It Any More
Christmas time is here, by golly, but do you really want to deck the halls with boughs of holly? Are you left cold by the commercialism, and yearn for a simpler time when the season felt special, imbued with a spirit tha...
